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Intern, Reliability Engineering

CompanyMaxar Technologies
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 17, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support various system and unit reliability analysis tasks and help perform reliability studies of Lanteris satellites. Additionally, they may conduct reliability numerical analyses and failure modes and effects analyses on development units.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$28 - $31
Company Size
2540
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Maxar Intelligence is a leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights. Operating the most advanced commercial Earth observation constellation on orbit, we use the power of very high-resolution satellite imagery and AI-powered software platforms to deliver ground truth in near real-time. Our secure products and services empower users to achieve mission success on Earth and in space, helping them keep nations safe, improve global navigation, protect our planet, speed up disaster response and more.​
About the Role

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Lanteris Space is seeking a Reliability Engineering Intern for our Palo Alto, CA office location. In this role, you will be working alongside Lanteris reliability engineers to support various system and unit reliability analysis tasks. Using your mathematical and analytical skills, your duties include helping reliability staff perform reliability studies of Lanteris satellites on-orbit reliability performance and develop tools to facilitate the studies. Understanding the reliability performance of Lanteris satellites in operation will help improve future designs. If time allows, additional duties are performing reliability numerical analyses and/or failure modes and effects analyses on development units for use on space programs.

Minimum requirements for this position:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with completion of 2 years or more, or currently enrolled in a master's degree program in electrical, mechanical or aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, or related discipline
  • Understanding of basic statistics principles

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Python programming experience or coursework
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
  • Strong verbal, written communication and organization skills

The base pay for this position within California is: $28.00 - $31.00 hourly

The salary range listed is based on two years or more of completed studies.  This range will vary based on the number of years of experience and work location.

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Washington:

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Skills
Reliability EngineeringMathematicsAnalytical SkillsStatisticsPython ProgrammingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerpointCommunication SkillsOrganization Skills
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchTechnology
Benefits
Paid Time OffHealth And Welfare Insurance401(k)